MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARTHREX, INC. DBL LD DX FBR TK W/BLU, 0.9MM ST NDLS; NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER

Model Number	DBL LD DX FBR TK W/BLU, 0.9MM ST NDLS
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is in process.A follow-up report will be provided upon availability of additional information.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2024, it was reported by a sales representative via phone that (2) ar-8990st-2 fibertak® dx suture anchors pulled out.This occurred during a lateral ankle instability repair on (b)(6)2024 the devices were inserted and when going to set them they pulled out the bone.The patient had good bone quality and an ar-8990ds was used to prepare the bone.The case was completed using (2) ar-8934bcst-2.This caused a couple-minute delay that did not require additional anesthesia.There was no patient harm.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: g3, h3, h6 based on the information provided which may include the device (if available and returned), pictures, videos, event description, and any additional information from the field, arthrex was able to conclude a most likely cause.The most likely cause for the reported failure can be attributed to user error due to misaligned insertion and/or improper bone preparation.

• Brand Name: DBL LD DX FBR TK W/BLU, 0.9MM ST NDLS
• Common Device Name: NON-DEGRADABLE FIXATN FASTENER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARTHREX, INC.; 1370 creekside boulevard; naples FL 34108 1945
• Manufacturer Contact: jared engle ; 8009337001
• MDR Report Key: 21103682
• Report Number: 1220246-2025-09285
• Device Sequence Number: 8629718
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888867377370
• UDI-Public: (01)00888867377370(11)240724(17)290630(10)15292059
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K172612
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/10/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: DBL LD DX FBR TK W/BLU, 0.9MM ST NDLS
• Device Catalogue Number: AR-8990ST-2
• Device Lot Number: 15292059
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/24/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown